Comments on: 5 Deadly Career Sins Of The Web Professional http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional Kelsey Ruger on Creativity, Design,Technology and Leadership Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Web Gambit » 5 Deadly Sins of the Software Developer http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-734 The Web Gambit » 5 Deadly Sins of the Software Developer Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:08:08 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-734 [...] recently came across an old post on The Mole Skin that listed out the 5 deadly sins of the Web Profesional and I thought it would be appropriate to come up with a similar list for Software Developers. So [...] [...] recently came across an old post on The Mole Skin that listed out the 5 deadly sins of the Web Profesional and I thought it would be appropriate to come up with a similar list for Software Developers. So [...]

]]> By: Jake Rutter http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Jake Rutter Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:10:21 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-32 Great Article. I also cant believe the number of web professionals who don’t have an online portfolio. I have had an online presence for about 3 years now, and most employers are amazed that I even have a website. I also keep it updated, not only for myself, but also when it comes time to look for a new gig. There it is! Great Article. I also cant believe the number of web professionals who don’t have an online portfolio. I have had an online presence for about 3 years now, and most employers are amazed that I even have a website. I also keep it updated, not only for myself, but also when it comes time to look for a new gig. There it is!

]]> By: Ann Jenkins http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Ann Jenkins Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:09:05 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-31 Great article, Kelsey. I can relate to all of these sins - each strikes a different nerve. As difficult as it is to leave what you “thought” would be the perfect job (sin #2), I agree with you that is better for both you and your employer for you to move on rather than to shut down and “kill your growth, creativity and passion for what you do.” Life is too short for us to not love what we do. Great article, Kelsey. I can relate to all of these sins – each strikes a different nerve. As difficult as it is to leave what you “thought” would be the perfect job (sin #2), I agree with you that is better for both you and your employer for you to move on rather than to shut down and “kill your growth, creativity and passion for what you do.” Life is too short for us to not love what we do.

]]> By: Robert S. Robbins http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Robert S. Robbins Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:07:56 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-30 I am aggressively marketing my web development skills. I think my blog writing may be too technical but I try to mention what I can accomplish with my work rather than just give the technical details. My most effective tactic has been to post messages to newsgroups devoted to e-commerce software that I can customize. I describe the various improvements I can make and I get a few odd jobs that way. I am aggressively marketing my web development skills. I think my blog writing may be too technical but I try to mention what I can accomplish with my work rather than just give the technical details. My most effective tactic has been to post messages to newsgroups devoted to e-commerce software that I can customize. I describe the various improvements I can make and I get a few odd jobs that way.

]]> By: Miles Sims http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Miles Sims Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:06:54 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-29 Good stuff Kelsey. A lot of it is just your personal work ethic and professionalism but it never hurts to review where you are at and make sure its the right place. Good stuff Kelsey. A lot of it is just your personal work ethic and professionalism but it never hurts to review where you are at and make sure its the right place.

]]> By: Bryan Veloso http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Bryan Veloso Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:05:51 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-28 You make it sound so much better than I did. You make it sound so much better than I did.

]]> By: Ron Madriz http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Ron Madriz Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:04:51 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-27 You are absolutely right about a lot of things in this article. The one sin I fear most is #5. Once passion is lost, then it will reflect in your work. I try to involve myself in a few activities to sharpen skills and learn new things. It seems that when I learn new things, I gain a new found love for what I do. If this happens to you I suggest that you do something to re-kindle the flame between you and your job. Enter a competition, study a different part of what you do (regardless of the industry you are in, I am sure it can be divided), otherwise begin finding a new love. You are absolutely right about a lot of things in this article. The one sin I fear most is #5. Once passion is lost, then it will reflect in your work. I try to involve myself in a few activities to sharpen skills and learn new things. It seems that when I learn new things, I gain a new found love for what I do.

If this happens to you I suggest that you do something to re-kindle the flame between you and your job. Enter a competition, study a different part of what you do (regardless of the industry you are in, I am sure it can be divided), otherwise begin finding a new love.

]]> By: Justin Perkins http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Justin Perkins Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:03:33 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-26 Good companion to the Avalonstar podcast, especially since this one is readable ;) Good companion to the Avalonstar podcast, especially since this one is readable ;)

]]> By: Chris Stelmak http://www.themoleskin.com/2006/03/5-deadly-career-sins-of-the-web-professional/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Chris Stelmak Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:02:46 +0000 http://m20.themoleskin.com/?p=65#comment-25 I agree with you. I’m thinking you could even take “Web” out of the title of this article. I think it applies to most careers. I agree with you. I’m thinking you could even take “Web” out of the title of this article. I think it applies to most careers.

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